Monday, August 06, 2007

Birthday Celebrations

24th! Syempre ako pinakamatanda sa Compassion 5, kaya nadiin na naman ang age!
Kebs! I'm still young, and I'm loving every minute of being 24. Especially the multiple celebrations.

KNN and PMFI with Susie's Cuisine
My birthday was a Wednesday, a perfect fit for KNN Manila reporters. Ang daming tao sa office, ang saya. Ate Tin, Ate Grace--na saktong may viewing. Angelo, Joseph, Nicai and Ate Astrid, Tita Nancy, Ate Lorna and Ate Josie. Ate Yas had to leave early, though.

We ate the extraordinary palabok of Susie's Cuisine! As in the Pampango original. We also had Tibok-tibok, their version of Majablanca; and Danz' recommended kakanin--Moche. As in super busog!

Padua Family at Cajun
We had dinner at Cajun restaurant along Retiro. It's the restaurant of the Chef Tony (of Popcorn fame). I first ate in this resto during one of my stints in HTVS. I was craving for their Creole Chicken pasta, that's why we went there. Muntik pa kaming maligaw. Ang dilim kasi e.

We also bought loads of Chef Tony's Popcorn! How can you resist?! I had one small tumbler of White Chocolate and Walnut popcorn to myself.

Sorry , wala akong pictures. Hehehe. ON TO MORE CELEBRATIONS!

Compassion 5 at Butter Diner
I chose Butter Diner in Cubao for my birthday dinner with the Compassion 5. It's similar to the 50's Diner in Baguio which Momon and I really enjoyed. I'm not so sure what to say about the food here. It's not really extraordinary, but it's worth a try.

Ayan, may pictures na...

Vincent and Momon, behind them is the comic mural (?) of Butter Diner's history.

This is mine! All American Burger! Super juicy!


Ewan ko ba kung bakit namin ginawa 'to!

After dinner, we proceeded to Pier One for drinks. Aside from the usual drinks we have, we each got 1 tequila shot. Ang saya, nagtoast kami sa isa't isa. Di lang ako ang may wishes, bawat isa, magbibigay ng wish sa apat. Rhea ordered Shirley Temple, ang dumating samin, tempura... go figure.

Mymies at Spiral Buffet, Sofitel
Sunday night, Momon and I conquered the Spiral Buffet of Sofitel Philippine Plaza. It was a 4-hour culinary experience, that we will not soon forget!


We enjoyed a buffet of Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Indian, Chinese and Koren cuisines. Super na-test dito ang pagiging adventurous namin sa food, at ang galing namin sa pagpe-pace ng appetite namin. I had the chance to try some things I normally just see on Lifestyle Network--smoked salmon, mango chutney, green tea pannacota, gratin, lamb, prosciutto and many more.

It's so hard to describe here what we ate-- even more, how much we ate! I took sips of hot tea each time we completed a cuisine to help me digest, tsaka para wag maumay. By the end of it all, we had to burp ourselves several times and take long deep breaths in between spoons of creme brulee.

Whew, what an eventful birthday week, not to mention a very fattening one! BURP!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Sa Saturday na pala ito... hindi ko man lang namalayan.
Pupunta ako ng maagang maaga sa NBS Katipunan at kukunin ko ang pina-reserve kong libro.

Grabe, magkakaron na naman ako ng hibernation mode.
Hay... I'm so excited pero I'm also so sad na last book na ito. Rumor has it that JK Rowling is planning to kill Harry's character so that there will be no pressure to continue the series. Ano kayang mangyayari.

Oh well... until Saturday!

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Gawad Plaridel

UP CMC awarded the Gawad Plaridel to Cheche Lazaro last July 4, 2007.
Just some pictures...



Saturday, July 07, 2007

NO! NO! NO!

Ayoko! di ko matangap!
I'm so broken hearted.

Goodbye Justine...

Monday, June 25, 2007

Wimbledon 2007


It starts tonight!
Go Roger! Go Justine!

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Avilon Zoo, part 2

More pics from Avilon Zoo!
Andito na ang mga birds na favorite ni Dyan. Hehe.


Ros and Ben with the Cassowary. This time nag-cooperate s'ya.


The Jaguar! Medyo boring s'ya, walang interaction.
Nyark... ano bang interaction ang iniisip ko?



The Birds! Philippine Lawin and Philippine Owl.


Miniature Horse, na hanggang 12 years old lang daw ang pwedeng sumakay.
Ang cute!


Ben and the Tortoise (Ahhhh... ano ba plural ng tortoise?)
May 58-year old turtle din na covered in lumot. Madami din ibang kinds of turtles.


Mga iba pang nakita...
  • Malaki pala ang hyaena.
  • Merong sun bear na rumampa lang tapos nag-tago na ulit. Mainit daw e. Haahaha!
  • Favorite ni Ben, Momon at Vin ang Malayan Tapir... bakit kaya? Research!
  • Nakakita kami ng Canadian Finch! Super ganda.
  • May video pa kami ng mga malalaking Arapaima na nagtatalunan, next time na lang.
  • Super cute ng mga MARMOSET!!!

Monday, June 11, 2007

Avilon Zoo

Para kaming bumalik sa pagkabata! Big eyes, open mouths, nimble legs, crazy smiles!
Our trip to Avilon Zoo was well worth the wait.

Here we are at the entrance pavilion trying to contain our excitement.


Momon with the uncooperative Cassowary, otherwise known as the most dangerous bird. Kasi daw may mala-knife syang contraption sa ulo n'ya, at super talas ng kanyang claw.

First time ko makahawak ng ahas! Si Ben, di talaga kinaya. Para pala syang isang malaking muscle. At talagang gumagalawa sya habang nagpi-picture kami.


Ito naman ang mga super gandang mga ibon. Kay Momon, parrot; sakin, kay Ben at Rhea, cockatoo; tapos kay Vincent, Hornbill. Yung kay Momon kinakain nya yung hat, tapos yung sakin naman, kinagat yung button ko sa shirt. Basta, super cute at mababait sila.


Nagfeeding program pa ako sa mga pato, pero deadma sila sakin! Isa lang ang lumapit. Huhuhu.


Dami pang ibang pics, sa next entry na lang



Coming Soon:
Arapaima , Lawin and Owls, Tiger, Malayan Tapir
Madami pa!

Saturday, June 09, 2007

French Open 2007

Yehey! Yehey!
Great matches for the finals of the 2007 French Open.


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My favortie Justine Henin is aiming for 3-in-a-Row! Go!
I'm not very familiar with her opponent, Ana Ivanovic. All I know is she's considered the most-improved, and she conquered second seed Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals. I'm sure match will be very exciting, syempre gusto ko si Henin and manalo. Ayoko na mag-explain, hahaba lang!

Masaya ko kasi ang attire ni Henin ay parating PINK. Go thigh muscles!

As for the Men's Finals, it's just like last year. Inantok ako last year, sobrang haba ng laban! Five sets kung five sets! Labanan ng dalawang NIKE endorsers.

Same with Henin, Rafael Nadal is aiming for his third consecutive championship at Rolland Garros. He'll be facing SUPER World No. 1 Roger Federer. Grabe si Nadal, 81-0 s'ya sa clay court--talk about being the master of the sport! The record only ended last month, at si Federer mismo ang nakatalo sa kanya. For the French Open specifically, 20-0 ang record n'ya.

I don't really favor one or the other with these two guys. I'm just so happy that I'll be able to watch great tennis again!

Can't wait for the results!

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Probe TV

Hi guys!
Please check out www.probetv.com

You can watch even the episodes of The Probe Team from way back. All the award-winning episodes will be there. You can also view the segments from 5 and Up, Art-Is-Kool, Gameplan and of course, Kabataan X-Press!

This is out version of YouTube. You can also join groups, upload your own videos, and meet new people. I'll regularly upload videos of Kabataan X-Press here para naman makapanood kayo.



Tuesday, May 22, 2007

My New Crush


Katherine Moennig

Grabe... addict na ko sa L Word.
I watch this day and night. Kahit nagda-drive!
Hanggang dito lang ang kaya kong ikwento, mababaliw na ko! WAAAAAHHH!!!